Henry W. Haverstock

Haverstock, Henry W., Jr. Died February 12, 2007 at the age of 84. Henry was born to Catherine and Henry Haverstock on April 15, 1922 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a longtime resident of Edina, and for the last three years lived at the Benedictine Health Care Center of Minneapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Catherine and Henry Sr., and his first wife, Jean Snyder. He is survived by his beloved and loving wife, Shirley; and children, Henry III (Kim) , Bill (Audrey), Ali, and Patti Hannan; sister, Laura Miles (James) of Deephaven; brothers, Charles (Sue) of St. Louis, James (Jean) of Deephaven and Nathan (Mary) of Oberlin, Ohio; grandchildren, Paul, Anne, Kent, Whitney, Lauren and Tracey; and many nieces and nephews. Henry was an enthusiastic member of Metropolitan Y's Men, the Exchange Club of Minneapolis, and City of Lakes Rotary Club - of which he was a founding member. He cherished these associations. Through the years, Henry was very active in working to improve conditions for the disabled, such as curb cuts, skyways and slippery surfaces that are hazardous to the disabled. He worked with other disabled persons on these creative efforts. Henry was a member of his father's law firm for several years, followed by many years in his own law office. He was a graduate of the University of California law school. Henry admired Abraham Lincoln greatly and collected many books about him. He died on Lincoln's birthday. He was a frequent contributor to the Letters to the Editor of both the Star Tribune and the Pioneer Press. He also compiled a book called ‘Henry's Hilarious One Liners.' Henry loved to travel, and had been around the world with his parents and Jean in the '50s. Henry truly had an adventurous spirit. At one point he ran for Attorney General of Minnesota against Miles Lord. (Miles won.) Henry contracted polio at the age of 17 and was thought to be the first patient of Sister Kenny when she came to Minneapolis. He would weep when speaking of her, and she was a great influence in his life. Because of her, he got rid of heavy full length iron braces on both legs, and was able to walk with Canadian crutches for many years. Later he used a wheelchair and acquired a ramped mini van with hand controls, that went anywhere and everywhere. Many thanks to the staff of The Benedictine Health Center of Minnenapolis for their loving care of Henry for the past three years. A memorial service will be held at the Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 3600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, at 12 noon on Saturday, February 17, 2007. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to: Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, Bethesda Hospital, St Paul - Respiratory Therapy, Benedictine Health Center of Minneapolis, Sister Kenny Institute or Courage Center.